Current Affairs Quiz 12 May 2025
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Current Affairs Quiz 12 May 2025 For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which of the following legal provisions in India explicitly recognize women’s role in forest governance and local self-governance?
1. Forest Rights Act, 2006
2. Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA)
3. Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989
Options:CorrectAnswer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Forest Rights Act, 2006 mandates joint titles in the name of both spouses and recognizes women’s forest rights.
• PESA Act, 1996 empowers Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas with participation rights, including of women, in decision-making on natural resources.
• Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989 is about protecting Scheduled Castes and Tribes from atrocities — not specific to women’s roles in forest/local governance.IncorrectAnswer: A. 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Forest Rights Act, 2006 mandates joint titles in the name of both spouses and recognizes women’s forest rights.
• PESA Act, 1996 empowers Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas with participation rights, including of women, in decision-making on natural resources.
• Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989 is about protecting Scheduled Castes and Tribes from atrocities — not specific to women’s roles in forest/local governance. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
What was the primary motivation behind launching the ‘Vruthi’ campaign in Kerala?
CorrectAnswer: C. To address rising public health and waste management concerns
Explanation:
The ‘Vruthi’ campaign is aimed at improving sanitation and health by managing public waste, addressing hygiene challenges, and promoting awareness about waste segregation and cleanliness.IncorrectAnswer: C. To address rising public health and waste management concerns
Explanation:
The ‘Vruthi’ campaign is aimed at improving sanitation and health by managing public waste, addressing hygiene challenges, and promoting awareness about waste segregation and cleanliness. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following best explains the concept of red teaming in the context of AI models?
CorrectAnswer: C. Simulated adversarial testing to uncover vulnerabilities in AI behavior
Explanation:
Red teaming in AI refers to stress-testing models by trying to elicit harmful, biased, or unsafe outputs — helping developers identify and fix issues before deployment.IncorrectAnswer: C. Simulated adversarial testing to uncover vulnerabilities in AI behavior
Explanation:
Red teaming in AI refers to stress-testing models by trying to elicit harmful, biased, or unsafe outputs — helping developers identify and fix issues before deployment. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following Indian states had a TFR below the replacement level of 2.1 in 2021?
1. Delhi
2. Kerala
3. Uttar Pradesh
4. Himachal Pradesh
Options:CorrectAnswer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
• Below Replacement TFR (≤2.1):
◦ Delhi – 1.4
◦ Kerala – 1.5
◦ Himachal Pradesh – 1.6
• Uttar Pradesh is above 2.1, hence excluded.IncorrectAnswer: B. 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
• Below Replacement TFR (≤2.1):
◦ Delhi – 1.4
◦ Kerala – 1.5
◦ Himachal Pradesh – 1.6
• Uttar Pradesh is above 2.1, hence excluded. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Torino Scale is used for:
CorrectAnswer: C. Assessing impact threat from near-Earth objects
Explanation:
The Torino Scale quantifies the collision threat of NEOs (like asteroids/comets) with Earth by combining impact probability and kinetic energy on a scale from 0 to 10.IncorrectAnswer: C. Assessing impact threat from near-Earth objects
Explanation:
The Torino Scale quantifies the collision threat of NEOs (like asteroids/comets) with Earth by combining impact probability and kinetic energy on a scale from 0 to 10.
